Camden County Planning Board
Minutes
October 18, 2006
7:00pm
Historic Courtroom
Camden County Courthouse
Chairman James Burnham,
Vice Chairman Rodney Needham,
Members Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson,
Michael Etheridge, Calvin Leary and
John Aydlett
| Also present: |
Planning Director/ Flood Administrator, Dan Porter,
Permit Officer/ Flood Administrator, Dave Parks, Clerk to the Board,
Lori Tuss |
Chairman James Burnham called to order the October 18, 2006 Regular
Meeting of the Camden County Planning Board at 7:03 PM.
Consideration of Agenda
Staff recommended amending the agenda so that Old Business will be placed
after New Business. In addition, UDO 2006-10-17- Intermediate School-
Special Use Permit, will be added under New Business Item #3.
Hearing no further amendments, Vice Chairman Rodney Needham made
a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Michael Etheridge
seconded the motion. The motion passed with Chairman James Burnham, Vice
Chairman Rodney Needham, Members, Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson,
Michael
Etheridge,
Calvin Leary, and John Aydlett voting aye; none voting no; none
absent; none not voting.
Comments from the Public
Chairman James Burnham called for any comments from the public. Hearing
none, the meeting proceeded.
Consideration of September 20, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes
Chairman Burnham called for a consideration of the minutes. Calvin Leary
made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2006
Regular Meeting as presented to the Board. Terri Griffin seconded the
motion.
The motion passed with Chairman James Burnham, Vice Chairman Rodney
Needham, Members, Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson, Michael Etheridge, Calvin
Leary,
and John Aydlett voting aye; none voting no; none absent; none
not voting.
The following minutes were approved:
Camden County Planning Board
Minutes
September 20, 2006
7:00 PM
Historic Courtroom
Camden County Courthouse
Planning Board
Chairman James Burnham
Vice-Chairman Rodney Needham
Members Calvin Leary, Terri Griffin, Michael Etheridge,
Ray Albertson, and
John Aydlett
Chairman James Burnham called to order a meeting of the Camden
County Planning Board at 7:03 PM.
Chairman Burnham recognized that Planning Board Member Michael
Etheridge was unable to attend the meeting.
Consideration of Agenda
Staff recommended amending the agenda to include item
4(A) – Election
of New Officers.
With no further amendments or changes, Calvin Leary made a motion
to approve the agenda as amended. Ray Albertson seconded the motion.
The motion passed with Chairman James Burnham, Vice Chairman Rodney Needham,
members Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson, Calvin Leary, and John Aydlett
voting aye; none voting no; one absent; none not voting.
Consideration of the Minutes
Vice Chairman Rodney Needham made a motion to approve the minutes. Calvin
Leary Seconded the motion.
The motion passed with Chairman James Burnham, Vice Chairman Rodney
Needham, members Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson, Calvin Leary, and John
Aydlett voting aye; none voting no; one absent; none not voting.
Election of Officers
Planning Board member Terri Griffin made a motion to nominate current
Chairman James Burnham to remain as the Board Chairman to the Camden
County Planning Board. Vice Chairman Rodney Needham seconded the
motion. The motion passed with Chairman James Burnham, Vice Chairman
Rodney Needham,
members Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson, Calvin Leary, and John Aydlett
voting aye; none voting no; one absent; none not voting.
May the record show that Chairman James Burnham accepted the nomination,
and the Board overwhelmingly approved Mr. Burnham as their Chairman.
Calvin Leary made a motion to re-elect the current Vice Chairman, Rodney
Needham, to remain as the Vice Chairman. Vice Chairman Rodney Needham
nominated Terri Griffin as Vice Chairman. Member Terri Griffin
asked if Mr. Needham would accept the nomination. Vice Chairman Needham
stated
he would accept the nomination at the pleasure of the Board. Chairman
James Burnham stated that a motion by Calvin Leary was on the floor
to nominate Vice Chairman Rodney Needham. The motion passed with Chairman
James Burnham, Vice Chairman Rodney Needham, members Terri Griffin,
Ray
Albertson, Calvin Leary, and John Aydlett voting aye; none voting
no; one absent; none not voting.
May the record show that Vice Chairman Rodney Needham accepted
the nomination, and the Board overwhelmingly approved Rodney
Needham as their Vice Chairman.
Comments from the Public –
With no comments from the public, Chairman Burnham proceeded with the
meeting.
Old Business
The staff and Planning Board discussed a proposed time change for the
regular meeting. The staff and Board decided to keep the current meeting
time,7:00 pm, the same.
Staff and Board considered the possibility of merging the Planning
Board with the Board of Adjustments. After lengthy discussions, the
Board will take the recommendation under advisement and discuss it
further at another date.
The staff asked the Board for their response on the recent Smart
Growth Visit that was held on September 12, 2006. The Board and staff
discussed some of the issues. Terri Griffin stated that she wished
to focus on Design Standards.
Staff wished to extend an invitation to the Planning Board to attend
a special workshop on September 25, 2006 with the Board of Commissioners.
Consider Date of Next Meeting- October 18, 2006 at 7:00 PM Upstairs
Historic Courtroom.
At 8:55 PM Chairman Burnham asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ray
Albertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chairman Rodney Needham
seconded the motion. The motion passed with Chairman James Burnham, Vice
Chairman Rodney Needham, members Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson, Calvin Leary,
and John Aydlett voting aye; none voting no; one absent; none not voting.
Approved: ___________________
Chairman James Burnham
Attest: ______________________
Lori Tuss, Clerk to the Board
New Business:
Item #1) Rezoning Application (UDO 2006-09-27) – George
Berry
Staff recommends approval of the application from General Use District
to Neighborhood Commercial as it is consistent with current land
uses.
The applicant, George Berry, is requesting to rezone approximately
6 acres from General Use District (GUD) to Neighborhood Commercial
(NC).
Representing Mr. Berry is Camden County resident Melvin J Jeralds.
Mr. Jeralds stated that Mr. Berry is not present and Mrs. Berry
is present, but he will be speaking on behalf of the applicants.
Mr. Jeralds stated that in 1996, Mr. Berry obtained a
Special Use Permit. The permit zoned the property as Highway Commercial
(HC). While
the current application states that the applicant has listed
Neighborhood Commercial, Mr. Jeralds stated that Mr. Berry
wishes to have it under
Highway Commercial.
After lengthy discussion between Planning Board, staff and
Melvin Jeralds, Michael Etheridge made a motion to approve
the application
UDO 2006-09-27- Special Use Permit- Rezoning Application of
George
Berry’s
property located at 495 N Hwy 343 of Courthouse Township from General
Use District to Highway Commercial as consistent with current land use.
Terri Griffin seconded the motion. The motion passed with Chairman James
Burnham, Vice Chairman Rodney Needham, Members, Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson,
Michael Etheridge, Calvin Leary, and John Aydlett voting aye; none voting
no; none absent; none not voting.
Item #2) Special Use Permit Application (UDO 2006-09-06) – South
Mills Water Association
Chairman James Burnham recused himself from this application request
as he is a board member for South Mills Water Association. Vice Chairman
Rodney Needham will stand in his place.
Staff recommends approval of Special Use Permit Application (UDO
2006-09-06) located at the intersection of 343 North and Riverbridge
Road, South Mills Township with conditions based on the fact
that it does not endanger the public health and safety and does not
injure the
value of adjoining or abutting property. In addition, the proposed
use maintains the harmony in the area in which it is located, it
conforms
with land use plans, and will not exceed the County’s ability
to provide public facilities.
Lloyd McCoy, the applicant, was present for questions from the
Planning Board. After question and answers from the Board and
applicant, Michael Etheridge made a motion to approve Special
Use Permit Application
UDO 2006-09-06 with condition as it is consistent with the
current land use plan. Ray Albertson seconded the motion. The motion
passed with Vice
Chairman Rodney Needham, members Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson,
Michael Etheridge, Calvin Leary, and John Aydlett voting aye;
none voting no;
none absent; one not voting ( recused- Chairman James Burnham).
Item #3) Special Use Permit Application
(UDO 2006-10-17)- Intermediate School
Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit Application UDO
2006-10-17- Intermediate School to be located at 175 Highway 343 North
Courthouse Township. Dan Porter presented a site plan with projected
plans of completion. After discussion between the staff and Planning
Board, Calvin Leary made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit application
UDO 2006-10-17 for the proposed construction of the new Intermediate
School as it is consistent with the current land use. Member John Aydlett
seconded the motion. The motion passed with Chairman James Burnham, Vice
Chairman Rodney Needham, Members, Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson, Michael
Etheridge, Calvin Leary, and John Aydlett voting aye; none voting no;
none absent; none not voting.
Old Business:
Item #1 Planning Board of Adjustments
Staff presented a recommendation that the Planning Board consider merging
the Board of Adjustments and Planning Board. Staff and Planning Board
discussed it at length. Calvin Leary made a motion to pass the recommendation
on to the Board of Commissioners for approval. Terri Griffin seconded
the motion. The motion passed with Chairman James Burnham, Vice Chairman
Rodney Needham, Members, Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson, Calvin Leary and
John Aydlett voting aye; one voting no (Michael Etheridge); none absent;
none not voting.
Item #2) Focus Group Discussion
Dan Porter held a discussion on Design Standards and Processes. The
Board was polled for their ideas. The following are the ideas generated
by the Board members.
Substantive Goals |
Process Goals |
Variety of Ideas/ Mixed Audience
Public Support
Vision
Managed Growth Defined
Education
Basic Needs
Marketing Strategy
|
Inclusive
Ongoing
Built Support
Effective
Positive
Participation
-Change locations
-know you competition
-advertise
Competition
-advertise
Buy into the process
Outside Knowledge
Unity
|
Information from Board and Staff
Camden Plantation
Staff asked the Planning Board for input on a proposed storage facility
for Camden Plantation. The staff and Board discussed pros and cons.
Consider Date Events and Regular Meeting
October 25, 2006 the staff invites the Planning Board to attend a presentation
by David Owens in Elizabeth City at the Administration Building at 2:00
PM. Staff will provide transportation at 1:30 PM from Camden County.
November 15, 2006 – Regular Planning Board Meeting
Adjournment
Hearing no further business, Chairman Burnham calls for a motion to
adjourn. Michael Etheridge made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ray
Albertson seconded the motion. The motion passed with Chairman James
Burnham, Vice Chairman Rodney Needham, Members, Terri Griffin, Ray Albertson,
Michael Etheridge, Calvin Leary, and John Aydlett voting aye; none voting
no; none absent; none not voting.
Meeting is adjourned at 9:25 PM
Approved:___________________________
Chairman James Burnham
Attest:______________________________
Clerk to the Planning Board, Lori Tuss
